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EL MAGEY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8290 SIEGEN LANE SUITE E BATON ROUGE , LA 70810

Restaurant
Mexican
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 05/15/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is independently calculated by Safe Bite Report based on public LDH inspection data. Not an official health department grade. Grade based on latest inspection cycle through 05/15/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
05/15/2026 Routine
5 critical -77 points F
11/21/2025 Routine
4 critical -130 points A → F
05/12/2025 Routine
0 critical 0 points A
Inspection — 05/15/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/15/26

Employee was drinking in a food preparation or other area where food equipment| utensils or other items requiring protection were stored. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Norovirus Salmonella (via saliva/hand contamination)

Employee beverages in food preparation areas create contamination risk through spills and through hand-to-mouth-to-food contact. An infected employee's drink can become a transmission vehicle.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/15/26

Raw unprepared vegetables are not separated from ready to eat potentially hazardous foods. [Corrected]

Critical Repeat Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 05/15/26

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~1.3× illness risk = 30 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 05/15/26

Medicines or first-aid supplies are stored with/above food| equipment| utensils| linens| single-service or single-use articles. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Pharmaceutical contamination

Medications and first-aid supplies stored near food can contaminate it with drugs, ointments, or chemicals. While accidental pharmaceutical contamination of food is rare, the consequences can be unpredictable and harmful.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 05/15/26

There are chemicals stored in the establishment that are not required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/15/26

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean. STAINED CEILING TILES. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Wet wiping cloths are not laundered before being used with a fresh solution of cleaner or sanitizer. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Soiled linens are not kept in clean | non-absorbent receptacles or clean washable laundry bags. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Food is not stored in a covered container. ICE CREAM, ONIONS, BELL PEPPERS, ETC. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. VGGIES IN WALK IN COOLER. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. IN BULK BIN OF BEANS. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/15/26

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust| dirt| food residue and other debris. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/15/26

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/15/26

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

In use food utensils are stored in water that is not continuously flowing. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 05/15/26

Employees' personal care items are stored where food equipment| utensils| linens| single service items or single use items may be contaminated. [Corrected][Repeat]

Inspection — 11/21/2025
Safe Bite Grade: F — Weighs on Current
Critical Corrected ~8.0× illness risk = 90 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/21/25

Food stored for cold-holding and service was not held at a temperature of 41 °F or below. Eggs. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria Salmonella B. cereus C. perfringens

Food held above 41°F enters the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply rapidly. Listeria can grow even under refrigeration — above 41°F, growth accelerates dangerously. This is one of the most common causes of foodborne outbreaks.

Critical Corrected ~1.7× illness risk = 40 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/21/25

Working containers of chemicals are not labeled. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical poisoning (bleach, degreaser, sanitizer)

Unlabeled chemical containers are a recipe for accidental poisoning. When a bottle of concentrated bleach or degreaser isn't labeled, it can easily be mistaken for water, cooking oil, or another ingredient.

Critical Corrected ~3.0× illness risk = 60 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/21/25

Chemicals are stored with/above food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service or single use articles. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Chemical toxins (bleach, degreasers, pesticides)

Cleaning chemicals, pesticides, and degreasers stored near food or food-contact surfaces can spill, leak, or produce fumes that contaminate food. Chemical poisoning from contaminated food can cause severe burns, organ damage, and death.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/21/25

Ready to eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on premises and held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Listeria monocytogenes

Without proper date marking, ready-to-eat food can be kept too long under refrigeration. Listeria — which kills about 1 in 5 people it seriously infects — grows slowly even in the fridge and reaches dangerous levels after 7 days.

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/21/25

Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Bulk containers are not properly labeled. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Potentially hazardous foods are not properly thawed. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Food is not stored six (6) inches off the floor. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Food is stored under a possible source of contamination. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Food scoop is constructed without a handle. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/21/25

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 11/21/25

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted. Drink containers. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Single use/single service articles are not stored at least six (6) inches off the floor [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

In use food utensils are not stored with the handles above the top of the food. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Employees’ personal care items are stored where food equipment, utensils, linens, single service items or single use items may be contaminated. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. Hand sink in secondary drink area. [Corrected]

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/21/25

The hand wash lavatory is used for purpose other than hand washing. [Corrected]

Inspection — 05/12/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A
Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/12/25

Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. [Repeat]

Non-Critical 0 pts 05/12/25

Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 05/12/25

A covered waste can is not provided in the ladies toilet room. [Repeat]

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

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